Île de la Cité & Notre-Dame Walking Tour
Join a guided tour of Notre Dame island (Île de la Cité) and step into 2,000 years of Paris history with a local guide. Walk the island’s historic paths, see Pont Neuf, the Seine and Conciergerie, and enjoy a visit inside Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Duration
2–2.5 hours
Group
Private or semi-private
198 reviews
4.9 / 5
From
€81pp
What's included
Not included:Personal expenses · Tips/gratuities (optional)
Highlights
- Private Group for a more initiate experience
- Guided 30–45 minute walking tour of Île de la Cité
- Entry and commentary inside Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Live local guide fluent in your chosen language
- Optional add-ons: Seine cruise, Sainte-Chapelle & Conciergerie tickets
Practical information
Meeting point
15 Place du Pont-Neuf — equestrian statue of Henri IV on Pont Neuf
Duration
2–2.5 hours
Group size
Private (up to 12) or semi-private (up to 8)
Languages
English (primary). Other languages on request.
Availability
Operates year-round. Live availability via the booking calendar.
Meals
Personal expenses · Tips/gratuities (optional)
Group format
Available as a private tour (your group only) or semi-private with a small group.
Step by step
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Meet at Henri IV statue
Pont Neuf — Wars of Religion and the king who ended them.
- 02
Place Dauphine
Henry IV's planned square, the original western tip.
- 03
Conciergerie
Revolutionary prison, Marie Antoinette's final weeks.
- 04
Palais de Justice
From medieval royal palace to French supreme courts.
- 05
Sainte-Chapelle exterior
Interior visit optional — 1,134 stained-glass panels.
- 06
Préfecture & Hôtel-Dieu
1944 Liberation uprising and the world's oldest hospital.
- 07
Marché aux Fleurs & Notre-Dame
Exterior reading of the cathedral, then free interior visit with guide.
Frequently asked questions
What group format is this tour?
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Available as a private tour (your group only) or semi-private with a small group. Group size: Private (up to 12) or semi-private (up to 8). The price from €81 per person is based on a group of 2.
Where do we meet?
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15 Place du Pont-Neuf — equestrian statue of Henri IV on Pont Neuf.
How long is the tour?
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2–2.5 hours. Operates year-round. Live availability via the booking calendar.
What's included — and what isn't?
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Included: Guided Walking Tour of the Island, Accompanied Notre Dame Cathedral entry, Tickets for Sainte-Chapelle and(or) Seine River cruise (if selected). Not included: Personal expenses, Tips/gratuities (optional).
What languages is the tour available in?
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English (primary). Other languages on request.
How do I book, and is the price per person?
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Use the live booking calendar on this page for instant confirmation. Prices are per person and start from €81 based on a group of 2 — the per-person rate decreases as your group grows.
Can I add anything to this tour?
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Yes. Optional add-ons: Add Sainte-Chapelle interior (€50pp ticket); Add Seine River Cruise from Vert-Galant pontoon.
Per person, from
€81
Based on a group of 2.
Available as a private tour (your group only) or semi-private with a small group. · Live availability via the calendar.
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